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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

IQon Spectral CT with software version 4.7.0 Product Usage: The IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-

Reported: January 18, 2017 Initiated: December 16, 2016 #Z-1006-2017

Product Description

IQon Spectral CT with software version 4.7.0 Product Usage: The IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-ray spectrum and a lower-energy detected x-ray spectrum. The two spectra may be used to analyze the differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of different materials. This allows for the generation of images at energies selected from the available spectrum and to provide information about the chemical composition of the body materials and/or contrast agents. Additionally, materials analysis provides for the quantification and graphical display of attenuation, material density, and effective atomic number. This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures.

Reason for Recall

Multiple issues have caused the device to result in CT rescans or incorrect scan location or misrepresentation of image results.

Details

Units Affected
35
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, IN, LA, MA, MN, OR, TN & TX. and the countries: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand and United Kingdom.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
IQon Spectral CT with software version 4.7.0 Product Usage: The IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-ray spectrum and a lower-energy detected x-ray spectrum. The two spectra may be used to analyze the differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of different materials. This allows for the generation of images at energies selected from the available spectrum and to provide information about the chemical composition of the body materials and/or contrast agents. Additionally, materials analysis provides for the quantification and graphical display of attenuation, material density, and effective atomic number. This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: 35.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple issues have caused the device to result in CT rescans or incorrect scan location or misrepresentation of image results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 18, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1006-2017.